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An older couple consult a clinician on a tablet.

“The digital revolution has definitely started”

What does the future of Parkinson’s disease care look like?

A woman sits with her knees up on the edge of her bed.

Ask the expert: How does Parkinson’s disease impact dreams?

Dr Daniele Urso shares insights and advice on sleep disturbance

Investigating rhythm, dance and Parkinson’s disease

Dr Psyche Loui tells us about “dance intervention”

A health care worker and a man in a wheelchair smile at each other in the outdoors.

Ask the expert: Preparing for end of life

Dr Pille Taba shares insights for people with Parkinson’s disease

3 complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease and sleep

We find out more about therapies including shiatsu and Ayurveda treatments

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Ask the expert: Is Parkinson’s disease hereditary?

Dr Patrick Lewis discusses the role of genetics

Has the pandemic had some positive effects on people with Parkinson’s disease?

Researchers suggest it has improved health-related quality of life

Dr Michael J Okun and Dr Melissa Armstrong

Is it time for a new image of Parkinson’s disease?

Two experts share why we need new pictures depicting the condition

Parkinson’s disease and loneliness: “people are hungry for some connection”

Dr Indu Subramanian on the how and why of staying socially connected

Coronavirus vaccines: key facts for people with Parkinson’s disease

Experts recommend the vaccinations for those with the condition

Senior woman sitting alone on a chair at home

Ask the expert: How can hallucinations affect people with Parkinson’s?

Professor Per Odin shares need-to-know information on the symptom

Covid-19 could be “a perfect storm for Parkinson’s disease”, researchers report

Scientists explore potential links between the virus and the condition

female professional caregiver taking care of elderly woman at home

Ask the expert: How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?

We talk to the deputy CEO of the Michael J Fox Foundation

Parkinson’s and depression: it’s not all in your mind

The causes of and treatments for depression and Parkinson’s disease

Laboratory assistant putting test tubes into the holder

Ask the expert: How can clinical trials “slow, stop and reverse” Parkinson’s?

Why clinical trials are crucial to finding new treatments for Parkinson’s

Reimagining Parkinson’s healthcare: a patient-focused plan

A recent report suggests eight ways to improve Parkinson’s treatment

Casino Slot Gamblers. People Playing Video Slot Machines Inside Las Vegas Located Casino.

Ask the expert: Why do people with Parkinson’s develop addictive behaviours?

How some medication can cause gambling, hypersexuality and more

Ask the expert: Can environmental factors cause Parkinson’s?

Dr Ray Dorsey on the impact of pesticides

Ask the expert: Are online innovations the future of Parkinson’s treatment?

Neurologist Joaquim Ferreira on the future of clinical communication

Problems and possibilities: the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s

The “hidden sorrows and emerging opportunities” of coronavirus

Ask the expert: How to spot fake Parkinson’s medicines online

Mike Isles shares his top tips on how to stay safe

Ask the expert: How will Brexit affect Parkinson’s drugs and research?

Dr Kieran Breen on the supply and manufacture of medication

Are UK hospitals safe for people with Parkinson’s?

Two thirds of Parkinson’s patients do not get their medication on time

Prostate drug could “change the lives of people with Parkinson’s”

The drug could slow down and stop Parkinson’s progression

Regular sex improves Parkinson’s symptoms for men, study finds

Regular sex can lessen effects of Parkinson’s in men

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

In the second in our series, we explore the debate

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

We explore the debate surrounding Parkinson’s and animal testing

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

More than 7300 male veterans took part in the study

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

The study tested 411 people over a three year period

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

A study has found a link between head injuries and Parkinson’s

woman talking with business colleagues in office

STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

STEP™ hopes to give a voice to people living with Parkinson’s

Crowded sidewalk on Oxford Street in London

Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Aging UK population could see increase in Parkinson’s over time

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

Parkinson’s is world’s fastest growing neurological disorder

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Research reveals the monetary cost of Parkinson’s for UK families

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

Muhammad Ali’s legacy lives on

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

Renowned experts give their opinions on the next breakthrough

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Latest findings from 100 for Parkinson’s study released

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

Dogs have been trained to sniff out Parkinson’s disease

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

“We cannot gather too much data”

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Parkinson’s patients “too afraid” to reveal diagnosis

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

President of APPDE calls PD REHAB trial “damaging”

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Second Life: a (virtual) world without Parkinson’s

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

We ask Parkinson’s experts for their views on this controversial debate

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

Shedding light on the dementia often mistaken for Parkinson’s

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

Exposure for such modern miracles is crucial, argues Justin Rossi

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Dr Kieran Breen explores the potential of stem cell & gene therapies

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Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Top expert Bastiaan Bloem argues the case for a more holistic approach

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Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

Why physicians need to come down from their 'ivory towers'

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Ask the expert: Parkinson’s disease and mental health

Is an important Parkinson’s disease symptom being neglected?

“The digital revolution has definitely started”

Special reports

Special reports

Special reports

Ask the expert: Parkinson’s disease and mental health

Is an important Parkinson’s disease symptom being neglected?

“The digital revolution has definitely started”

Ask the expert: How does Parkinson’s disease impact dreams?

Investigating rhythm, dance and Parkinson’s disease

Ask the expert: Preparing for end of life

3 complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease and sleep

Ask the expert: Is Parkinson’s disease hereditary?

Has the pandemic had some positive effects on people with Parkinson’s disease?

Is it time for a new image of Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s disease and loneliness: “people are hungry for some connection”

Coronavirus vaccines: key facts for people with Parkinson’s disease

Ask the expert: How can hallucinations affect people with Parkinson’s?

Covid-19 could be “a perfect storm for Parkinson’s disease”, researchers report

Ask the expert: How close are we to a cure for Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson’s and depression: it’s not all in your mind

Ask the expert: How can clinical trials “slow, stop and reverse” Parkinson’s?

Reimagining Parkinson’s healthcare: a patient-focused plan

Ask the expert: Why do people with Parkinson’s develop addictive behaviours?

Ask the expert: Can environmental factors cause Parkinson’s?

Ask the expert: Are online innovations the future of Parkinson’s treatment?

Problems and possibilities: the impact of coronavirus on people with Parkinson’s

Ask the expert: How to spot fake Parkinson’s medicines online

Ask the expert: How will Brexit affect Parkinson’s drugs and research?

Are UK hospitals safe for people with Parkinson’s?

Prostate drug could “change the lives of people with Parkinson’s”

Regular sex improves Parkinson’s symptoms for men, study finds

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

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STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

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Parkinson’s disease genes activated in zebrafish exposed to aluminium

Could wearable heart sensors help with diagnosing Parkinson’s disease?

Co-existing conditions may impact how people with Parkinson’s disease perceive stigma

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